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Rye Brook endorses intermunicipal approach to Blind Brook flood mitigation
Summary
The board adopted a non-binding resolution supporting coordinated flood mitigation planning with the City of Rye and the Town/Village of Harrison, emphasizing shared data, joint project prioritization and collaborative pursuit of state and federal funding for the Blind Brook watershed.
The Rye Brook Board of Trustees adopted a resolution expressing support for an intermunicipal approach to flood mitigation along the Blind Brook watershed.
The resolution urges collaboration among Rye Brook, the City of Rye and the Town/Village of Harrison to share hydrologic and infrastructure data, identify and prioritize regionally beneficial projects, coordinate planning to avoid unintended cross-border impacts and pursue state and federal funding for mitigation work.
Officials said recent severe weather and recurring flooding in the Blind Brook corridor demonstrate the regional nature of the problem and make a case for shared planning. The board noted the resolution is non-binding and does not obligate Rye Brook to expend funds without further action.
Board members praised prior cooperative efforts with Rye and expressed hope that a three-way framework — including Harrison — will help align remediation and funding strategies across the small watershed. The mayor and several trustees said regional coordination will improve technical studies and grant competitiveness.
The resolution passed by roll call (affirmative votes recorded in the transcript). Village staff said they would share the resolution with counterparts in Rye and Harrison and pursue coordinated action where appropriate.
